Members of the Kaw Nation host powwows near the Kaw Mission State Historic Site and Museum.

Just outside Strong City, you’ll find the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, with nearly 11,000 acres of prairie. Head to the visitors center for ranger programs and tours; more than 40 miles of hiking trails are open year-round.

Day 2

In Cottonwood Falls, the Grand Central Hotel and Grill offers steaks and beautifully appointed guest rooms.

Each spring, thousands of fans snap up tickets to hear the 85-piece Kansas City Symphony Orchestra playing on the prairie during its annual Symphony in the Flint Hills.